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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.68, 583.76 and 235.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.68, 583.76 and 235.15 is: 352.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.68 : 583.76 = 235.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.68/583.76 = 235.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.68x = 583.76 × 235.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.68x = 137,268.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,268.53/389.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.26

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